TESLA 39011202 Bushing Gearbox Front Drive Unit Owner’s Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Tesla

Table of Contents

Remove
Install
References
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TESLA 39011202 Bushing Gearbox Front Drive Unit Owner’s Manual

NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.
NOTE: See to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email .
NOTE: See to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

2023-07-25: Updated the tools used to remove and install the front drive unit mount bolt.
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Remove

Remove the front aero shield panel from the vehicle
See Panel – Aero Shield – Front (Remove and Replace)
Position the front drive unit stand and transmission jack under the front drive unit.
Remove the bolt that attaches the LH motor mount to the LH motor mount bracket.
105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- External Torx E18
- Adapter
Remove the bolt that attaches the RH motor mount to the RH motor mount bracket.
105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- External Torx E18
- 6 in extension
- Adapter
Remove the front drive unit mount bolt.
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
Tip: Raise or lower the pole jack as needed to help release the bolt.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 18 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 11in Extension Locking
- 6 in extension
- Universal Joint 3/8in
Lower the front drive unit and turn the pole jack knob to tilt the motor by ~35 degrees to separate the front drive unit from the subframe.

CAUTION Take care not to damage the coolant lines and harnesses.

Install the bushing tool on the front drive unit gearbox bushing.

Note
Use cups “K”, “A”, “H”, and “L” when assembling the special tool, as shown.

Turn the bearing-side bushing tool nut with a wrench while holding the opposite nut in place.
When the bushing has been pushed out of the front drive unit gearbox, separate the bushing tool, and then remove the bushing.

Remove

Install

Set up the bushing tool to press in the new bushing.

Note
Use cups “L”, “H”, and “D” when assembling the special tool, as shown. Turn the bearing-side bushing tool nut with a wrench until the bushing is fully installed.

Turn the bearing-side bushing tool nut with a wrench until the bushing is fully installed.
Separate the bushing tool, and then remove it from the drive unit.
Install the front drive unit to the vehicle.
Install the front drive unit mount bolt.

80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
Tip: Raise or lower the pole jack as needed to help release the bolt.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

  * Ratchet/torque wrench
  * 18 mm socket
  * Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench

Install the bolt that attaches the RH motor mount to the RH motor mount bracket.

105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)
Tip: Raise or lower the pole jack as needed to help install the bolt.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

  * Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  * External Torx E18
  * 3 in extension
  * Adapte

install the bolt that attaches the LH motor mount to the LH motor mount bracket.
105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)
Tip: Raise or lower the pole jack as needed to help install the bolt
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- External Torx E18
- 3 in extension
- Adapter
Remove the front drive unit stand and transmission jack from the front drive unit.
Install the front aero shield panel to the vehicle. See
Panel Aero Shield – Front (Remove and Replace)